Gridmatic

Senior Staff Accountant

Texas, US

In-personFull time roleEarly Career, Mid Level

2 days ago

About the Job

The Company

Gridmatic Inc is a high-growth startup that is accelerating the clean energy transition by applying AI to power markets. We apply machine learning to deliver predictability and manage risk for renewable energy supply and demand. We are the rare startup that has multiple years of profitability without raising venture capital. To support its rapid growth, the company has established itself as a retail energy provider to large commercial load in ERCOT (Texas). Gridmatic is a great place to work with a culture that values teamwork and continuous learning, and we value integrity as much as excellence.

The Role

Gridmatic is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing retail energy business. In this role, you will be responsible for managing billing, accruals, and vendor payments, ensuring all financial activity is accurately recorded in our ERP system and vendor payment platform. You will oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial records for at least two legal entities and collaborate closely with the Portfolio team to ensure timely and accurate handling of the profit and loss statement, including proper recording of revenue, expenses, taxes, and operating costs.

This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting. You’ll lead the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for cash received and income recorded, support the month-end close process, and assist with regulatory reporting and tax filings. You will also serve as a point of contact across departments, helping to implement best practices and maintain consistent financial controls within the energy retail space.

What you might work on:

Record and maintain Gridmatic’s daily financial transactions in QBO Online
Record and manage monthly accruals for income and expenses
Prepare monthly financial statements in QBO
Support vendor payments and processing through Bill.com
Maintain account mapping between QBO and billing software
Assist Retail Operations with recording sales invoices and customer payments
Process and maintain accounts payable and receivable aging reports
Reconcile bank and broker accounts monthly
Assist with year-end 1099 filings and tax return preparations (sales tax, GRT, etc.)
Collaborate with external vendors and internal Finance & Accounting staff
Ensure utility invoices are processed and approved
Pay taxes and post customer payments accurately
Reconcile EDI transactions (e.g., 810 to 820 invoices)
Support regulatory reporting requirements
Contribute to ad-hoc projects and recommend best practices for the energy retail industry

You might be a good fit if you:

5+ years of retail electricity/gas markets experience and knowledge of energy markets and customer billing and receipts is required
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in QBO and Bill.com
5+ years of relevant bookkeeping experience
Basic understanding of the GAAP financial statements
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities to meet deadlines, if necessary
Self-starter with excellent judgment, integrity, reliability and competency
Bachelors in Finance, accounting or similar; CPA is a plus but not required

Not required, but would be great if you also had:

Experience with VertexOne a plus
Knowledge of financial reporting standards; tax and industry regulations a plus

FAQ

What’s your policy on remote work?

We value the ability to work and collaborate in-person in our early stage as a startup, so Gridmatic has a hybrid policy of "50% in-office. Most of the company works from the office 2 or 3 days a week.

Gridmatic is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants from every background and life experience.

Join our team and make a difference! Click below or email us at careers@gridmatic.com.

About the Company

Gridmatic

Cupertino, CA, USA

21-50

<p>Gridmatic Inc. is a high-growth ClimateTech startup based in the San Francisco Bay Area that is accelerating the clean energy transition by applying our expertise in data, machine learning, and energy to power markets. We are the rare startup that has 6 years of profitable growth without raising venture capital. Gridmatic is a great place to work with a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion. We are environmentally and data-driven, with a growth-oriented mindset and we value integrity as much as excellence.</p>